Marie Christine and Xavier come to Paros, which is already dark by the ferry landing Bluestar. Tired of having to have left Paris at six in the morning, but glad to get back on Fair Wind that had greeted in May 2008 in Corfu.
salute the Greek pair of brothers who, after studying veterinary Ancona, they found the opportunity to open a restaurant on the beach in front of which was moored Fair Wind. They are nice, speak very good Italian and above are good to eat.
The next morning, the operations start with calm and with a supply to the galley. The first part is short and we remain on the island of Paros, moving in the beautiful bay of Naoussa, finding mooring in front of the monastery in the bay to the northwest. The forecast strengthening of wind damage up to seven, one day we stay in the bay, taking it for a visit to the village of Naoussa, and to place the winch that some day problems.
Then he goes out and down the canal between Paros and Naxos, one arrives in the quiet port of Heraklion.
a charm. Pleasant and calm you can swim in the harbor, the pier to the beach and back. We meet a nice Cretan speaks fluent Italian and has sold a house to buy un'Hallberg Rassy 37, which should be really proud of and that is moored alongside the Fair Wind. Before evening
Fair Wind meets Skopelitis, the old ferry that runs every day all the small Cyclades, Naxos and Amorgos to return. Years ago he had a means of transportation for our vacation. Then walk around the small town and dinner at the tavern.
Small Cyclades are in front of the bow of Fair Wind: Schinussa, we walk on the north coast, Kato Kofounissi, where we stop for a snack of half a day for a swim, we greet Kofounissi starting in the direction of Keros Egiali and Amorgos. Let
far Donuoussa for forecasts give strong wind from the south and its port is very exposed.
Egiali For just one fisherman docked invites us into his boat after a fierce negotiations come away with four beautiful redfish that later prove to be also very delicious, baked and served with potatoes as they cook in the Perigord by Xavier. From Egiali we leave soon on track to Levitha, the small island that acts as a liaison between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, the ideal stop to stop the crossing. Dinner Stavros Tavern, always equal to itself with its charm as a place of encounter and exchange of experiences between browsers. A digestive walk and then the next day en route to Lipsi.
Lipsi is a great place to get some momentum: in the country and outside, on the north coast, looking toward the islands we visit soon.
The wind is still from the south and supports our program. From Arki and Lipsi to from here on Samos, one last wonderful trip, with strong wind on a reach, with Fair Wind full sail area that from time to time surfing on the waves.
the new harbor of Samos ends the section of this year's Marie Christine and Xavier. Appointment to the next season. Now
Fair Wind, completed the crossing of the Aegean, still waiting for the new crew for a peaceful cruise in the Dodecanese.
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